Why Is an Estate Plan Important?
“While no one wants to think about his or her own death, planning for the inevitable is an important part of protecting your assets and …
“While no one wants to think about his or her own death, planning for the inevitable is an important part of protecting your assets and …
“Even though it is critical for your assets, family and legacy, estate planning tends to fall to the bottom of people’s to-do lists. What new …
Initiating the Conversation About Estate Planning with Your Children The Importance of Addressing Wealth Transfer “Many baby boomers may hesitate to discuss money with their …
“The widow of car-dealership magnate Ray Brandt filed court papers to evict her family from their Old Metairie compound on Tuesday, the latest escalation of …
What is a Health Care Directive?“A health care directive is a legal document that lets you express your health care preferences and, if you wish, …
Understanding Credit Shelter Trusts for Estate PlanningThe Role of Credit Shelter Trusts in Reducing Estate Taxes“A credit shelter trust is used to help married couples …
Maximizing Your Legacy with Tax-Smart Estate PlanningUnderstanding Tax Implications for Different Assets“By being very selective about who receives which type of money—whether Traditional or Roth …
Essential Estate Planning Documents Overview“If you want loved ones to remember you fondly, tackle your estate planning tasks. Your heirs will thank you for not …
“Your estate plan is much more likely to be successful, when you recognize and avoid the most common mistakes and take some key actions that …
“Creditors typically try to collect on unpaid debt, by going after the decedent’s estate during a process called probate.” When a person dies, it’s not …